Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 8

Published Jul 8, 2025 #Hwy 99 n/ hammatt av off ramp fire

First discovered: 5:19 a.m. July 8

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 N/ Hammatt Av Off Ramp

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:19 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center